Fight ableism. Include & empower all.
PYD's goal is to create a world where young people with disabilities will be able to live with dignity and pride in who they are, and to lead self-determined lives filled with purpose. To make this happen, we build the skills and abilities of young people with disabilities, and increase the inclusivity of workplaces, organizations, and communities.
Recent Stories

As an organization that serves youth within the LGBTQIA+ community, part of our mission of making the world a more inclusive place involves amplifying the voices of other organizations who […]

Lillian Ellmore Wins Denny’s Hungry for Education™ Scholarship Contest
Denny’s Hungry for Education™ Virtual Winners’ Celebration announced PYD’s ...
An Inside Look into Party 4 PYD 2022
Held in a hybrid format on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, Party 4 PYD brought together ...
PYD Inducts the Class of 2021 of the National Disability Mentoring Coalition Hall of Fame
Each year since 2015, the National Disability Mentoring Coalition (NDMC) ...